Structural battery pack Sweden

What is a structural battery?

The structural battery uses carbon fiber for its electrodes negating need for copper or aluminum, which add weight. The developed battery concept is based on a composite material and has carbon fibre as both the positive and negative electrodes.

What is a'structural battery'?

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a "structural battery" — a material that functions both as a battery and a load-bearing structure. This dual-function capability dramatically reduces the weight and energy consumption of vehicles, electronics and other devices. The result?

Can a structural battery be made?

The first attempt to make a structural battery was made as early as 2007, but it has so far proven difficult to manufacture batteries with both good electrical and mechanical properties. Doctor Johanna Xu with a newly manufactured structural battery cell in Chalmers’ composite lab, which she shows to Leif Asp.

Can structural batteries be used in the automotive industry?

One of the most promising applications for structural batteries is in the automotive industry. With EVs already gaining momentum, reducing the weight of the car's battery is crucial for increasing driving range and lowering energy consumption. Professor Leif Asp, the research leader at Chalmers University, states:

Could a'structural battery' transform the transportation and electronics industry?

A groundbreaking innovation in battery technology is poised to transform the transportation and electronics industries. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a "structural battery" — a material that functions both as a battery and a load-bearing structure.

Can carbon fibers be used for structural batteries?

In the case of a vehicle, this also reduces energy consumption, which translates into a higher range. A research team led by Leif Asp, a professor of Material and Computational Mechanics, Industrial and Materials Science at Chalmers, has been researching the use of carbon fibers for structural batteries.